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Austinite and Kunzite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.123.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
LiAlSi2O6

Austinite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Austinite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.