Chambersite and Austinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.50
4.12
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
None
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
Chemical Composition
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Chambersite and Austinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chambersite 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 Chambersite and Austinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Chambersite and Austinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chambersite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chambersite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chambersite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.