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Quartz and Austinite Physical Properties

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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
2.654.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
74-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Quartz and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Quartz and Austinite Specific Gravity

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