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Edenite and Austinite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.374.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good on (110)
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-64-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Edenite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Edenite and Austinite Specific Gravity

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