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Strontianite
Strontianite

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Strontianite and Austinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.63-3.794.12
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

3.54-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Strontianite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Strontianite 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 Strontianite and Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Strontianite and Austinite Specific Gravity

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