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Inderite and Austinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

1.794.12
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

2.54-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Inderite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite 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 Inderite and Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Inderite and Austinite Specific Gravity

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