Austinite 3.09 ct.
Austinite
is a Calcium Zinc Arsenate Hydroxide with formula CaZnAsO4OH and hardness of 4-4.5.
Is a quite rare mineral ,similar to Adamite that forms tiny acicular or radial aggregate crystals.
Rarely cut as gemstone, normally is translucent,or semi- trasparent.The color is usually pale green to rarely deep green.
It comes from Ojuela Mine,Mapimi,Durango,Mexico.
Size: 9.1x9.1x4.8 mm.
Weight: 3.09 ct.
CODE#6815
- Origin
- Mexico