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Diamond and Kainite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.50-3.532.15
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Splintery, Conchoidal

Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)
{001}, perfect

Mohs Hardness

102.5-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

C
KMg(SO4)Cl

Diamond and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C
  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl

Diamond and Kainite Specific Gravity

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