Canadian Ammolite and Austinite Physical Properties

Canadian Ammolite

Austinite

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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

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available4.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.54-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Canadian Ammolite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Canadian Ammolite 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 Canadian Ammolite and Austinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Canadian Ammolite- Pt
Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

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Canadian Ammolite and Austinite Specific Gravity

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