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Austinite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Austinite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Wernerite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Austinite and Wernerite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.

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