Hauyne and Austinite Physical Properties

Hauyne

Austinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Gelatinises in acids

Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.4-2.54.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {110}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-64-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Hauyne and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hauyne 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 Hauyne and Austinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

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Hauyne and Austinite Specific Gravity

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