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Odontolite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Odontolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00  
4.12  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
5  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
-  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Odontolite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Odontolite 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 Odontolite and Austinite chemical formula.

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Odontolite and Austinite Specific Gravity

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

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