Garnet and Austinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
4.12
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
Indistinct
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
4-4.5
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Garnet and Austinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Austinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Garnet and Austinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.