Austinite and Kornerupine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.12
3.25-3.45
Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
Good on {110}
Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Austinite and Kornerupine Chemical Formula
While comparing Austinite and Kornerupine 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 Kornerupine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
- Chemical formula of Kornerupine- Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Austinite and Kornerupine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Kornerupine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Kornerupine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 3.25-3.45 whereas that of Kornerupine is 3.25-3.45.