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Blue quartz and Austinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl

Durability

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Specific Gravity

-99994.12
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven

Cleavage

None
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}

Mohs Hardness

-99994-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO2 with dumortierite
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Blue quartz and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz and Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Blue quartz- SiO2 with dumortierite
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Blue quartz and Austinite Specific Gravity

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