Morion and Austinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65
4.12
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
Not Available
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
4-4.5
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Morion and Austinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Morion 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 Morion and Austinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Morion and Austinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morion and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morion and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morion is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.