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Prasiolite and Austinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
4.12
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
3,1
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Prasiolite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Prasiolite and Austinite Specific Gravity

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