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Poudretteite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Poudretteite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.53  
4.12  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
5  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Poudretteite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite and Austinite chemical formula.

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Poudretteite and Austinite Specific Gravity

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

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