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Riebeckite 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
3.28-3.44
4.12
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.0
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Riebeckite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite and Austinite chemical formula.

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

Riebeckite and Austinite Specific Gravity

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