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Hackmanite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33   
4.12   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
4-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)   

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Hackmanite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite and Austinite chemical formula.

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Hackmanite and Austinite Specific Gravity

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

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