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Diamond and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53  
4.12  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
10  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
C  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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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.

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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.

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