Chrome-Chalcedony and Austinite Physical Properties

Chrome-Chalcedony

Austinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.704.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-74-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Chrome-Chalcedony and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-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 Chrome-Chalcedony and Austinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Austinite Specific Gravity

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