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Austinite
Austinite

Kurnakovite
Kurnakovite



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Austinite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.121.847-1.852
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

4-4.52-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Austinite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Kurnakovite- Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Austinite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.