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Baryte and Kainite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.3-5
2.15
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
{001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Baryte and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte 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 Baryte and Kainite chemical formula.

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Baryte and Kainite Specific Gravity

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

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