Imperial Topaz and Austinite Physical Properties

Imperial Topaz

Austinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.49-3.574.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

84-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Imperial Topaz and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Imperial Topaz 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 Imperial Topaz and Austinite chemical formula.

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

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Imperial Topaz and Austinite Specific Gravity

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