Elaeolite and Kainite Physical Properties

Elaeolite

Kainite

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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

2.55-2.672.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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{001}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-62.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Elaeolite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite and Kainite chemical formula.

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Elaeolite and Kainite Specific Gravity

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