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Beudantite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Beudantite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.48  
4.12  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
distinct; good on {0001}  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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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.

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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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