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Prase and Austinite Physical Properties

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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
2.64-2.69
4.12
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Prase and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Prase and Austinite Specific Gravity

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