Allanite and Kainite Physical Properties

Allanite

Kainite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.40-4.20

2.15

1.5 Fracture

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Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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{001}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2.5-3

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Allanite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Allanite and Kainite 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 Allanite and Kainite chemical formula.

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Allanite and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Allanite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Allanite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Allanite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.