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Beudantite and Austinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.48
4.12
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
distinct; good on {0001}
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Beudantite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beudantite and Austinite 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 Beudantite and Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Beudantite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Beudantite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Beudantite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Beudantite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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