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Calcite Satin Spar and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Calcite Satin Spar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73   
4.12   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
4-4.5   

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

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Calcite Satin Spar and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite Satin Spar 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 Satin Spar and Austinite chemical formula.

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Calcite Satin Spar and Austinite Specific Gravity

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

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