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Omphacite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Omphacite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.43  
4.12  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Omphacite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Omphacite 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 Omphacite and Austinite chemical formula.

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Omphacite and Austinite Specific Gravity

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

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