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Chambersite and Kainite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.502.15
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Splintery, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
{001}, perfect

Mohs Hardness

72.5-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KMg(SO4)Cl

Chambersite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chambersite 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 Chambersite and Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl

Chambersite and Kainite Specific Gravity

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