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Topazolite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Topazolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10  
4.12  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Topazolite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topazolite 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 Topazolite and Austinite chemical formula.

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Topazolite and Austinite Specific Gravity

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

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