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Gaspeite and Austinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.71
4.12
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Gaspeite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Gaspeite and Austinite Specific Gravity

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