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Diamond and Austinite Physical Properties

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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
3.50-3.534.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
104-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
C
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Diamond and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Diamond and Austinite Specific Gravity

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