Selenite and Austinite Physical Properties

Selenite

Austinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available4.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

24-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Selenite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite 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 Selenite and Austinite chemical formula.

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

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Selenite and Austinite Specific Gravity

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