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Jasper and Austinite Physical Properties

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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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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.914.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-74-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Jasper and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Jasper and Austinite Specific Gravity

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