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Druzy and Austinite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl

Durability

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Specific Gravity

-99994.12
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven

Cleavage

None
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}

Mohs Hardness

2.5-34-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Au
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Druzy and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Druzy 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 Druzy and Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Druzy- Au
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Druzy and Austinite Specific Gravity

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