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Kainite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15   
4.12   

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
{001}, perfect   
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
4-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)   

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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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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.

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