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Jet lignite
Jet lignite

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Jet lignite 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

1.30-1.344.12
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven

Cleavage

None
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}

Mohs Hardness

2.54-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

C
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Jet lignite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet lignite 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 Jet lignite and Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jet lignite- C
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Jet lignite and Austinite Specific Gravity

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