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Calcite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Calcite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73  
4.12  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
3  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Calcite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Austinite chemical formula.

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Calcite and Austinite Specific Gravity

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

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