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Thulite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Thulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1  
4.12  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Thulite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Austinite chemical formula.

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Thulite and Austinite Specific Gravity

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

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