Tortoiseshell and Austinite Physical Properties

Tortoiseshell

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

1.25-1.354.12

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

Not Available4-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Tortoiseshell and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell and Austinite chemical formula.

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

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Tortoiseshell and Austinite Specific Gravity

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