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Vlasovite
Vlasovite

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Vlasovite and Austinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.974.12
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Distinct on {010}
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}

Mohs Hardness

64-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Vlasovite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Austinite chemical formula.

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

Vlasovite and Austinite Specific Gravity

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