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Chambersite and Kainite Physical Properties


Kainite and Chambersite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50  
2.15  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{001}, perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7  
2.5-3  

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

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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.

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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.

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