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Californite and Kainite Physical Properties

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
3.32-3.47
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
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Californite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite 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 Californite and Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Californite and Kainite Specific Gravity

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