Nepouite and Austinite Physical Properties

Nepouite

Austinite

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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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.18-3.244.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

perfect on {001}

Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

24-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Nepouite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite 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 Nepouite and Austinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

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Nepouite and Austinite Specific Gravity

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