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Jadeite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38  
4.12  

Fracture
Splintery, Fibrous  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Good on [110]  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Jadeite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Austinite chemical formula.

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Jadeite and Austinite Specific Gravity

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

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