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Erythrite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.06  
4.12  

Fracture
Sectile  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Erythrite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Austinite chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Austinite Specific Gravity

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

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