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Montebrasite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Montebrasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10  
4.12  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Montebrasite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite and Austinite chemical formula.

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Montebrasite and Austinite Specific Gravity

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

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