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Vanadinite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1  
4.12  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
C20H36  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Vanadinite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Austinite chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Austinite Specific Gravity

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

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