Scorzalite and Austinite Physical Properties

Scorzalite

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

3.314.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-64-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Scorzalite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Austinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

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Scorzalite and Austinite Specific Gravity

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