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Rosasite and Austinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Effervesces in cold
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4-4.2
4.12
1.5 Fracture
Splintery
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Rosasite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Austinite chemical formula.

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

Rosasite and Austinite Specific Gravity

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