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Corundum and Kainite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.052.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
{001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
92.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Corundum and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum 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 Corundum and Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Corundum and Kainite Specific Gravity

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