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Euclase and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Euclase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.08-3.12  
4.12  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Euclase and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Euclase 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 Euclase and Austinite chemical formula.

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Euclase and Austinite Specific Gravity

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

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