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Kainite and Austinite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.154.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-34-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Kainite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Austinite 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 Kainite and Austinite chemical formula.

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

Kainite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.