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Austinite and Kainite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.122.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
{001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.52.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
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Austinite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Kainite 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 Austinite and Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
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Austinite and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.