Scorodite and Austinite Physical Properties

Scorodite

Austinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available4.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor

Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-44-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Scorodite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite and Austinite chemical formula.

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

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Scorodite and Austinite Specific Gravity

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