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Chalcedony and Austinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
4.12
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Chalcedony and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Chalcedony and Austinite Specific Gravity

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