Paraiba and Austinite Physical Properties

Paraiba

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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.04-3.134.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.54-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Paraiba and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Paraiba 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 Paraiba and Austinite chemical formula.

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

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Paraiba and Austinite Specific Gravity

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