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Feldspar and Austinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.754.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
two or three
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.54-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Feldspar and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Austinite chemical formula.

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

Feldspar and Austinite Specific Gravity

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