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Chiastolite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Chiastolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15   
4.12   

Fracture
Not Available   
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   

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

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
4-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)   

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Chiastolite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Austinite chemical formula.

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Chiastolite and Austinite Specific Gravity

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

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