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Austinite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
1.847-1.852  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
2-3  

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

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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.

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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.

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