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Esperite and Kainite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.28-4.422.15
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Splintery, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
{001}, perfect

Mohs Hardness

5-5.52.5-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
KMg(SO4)Cl

Esperite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Esperite 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 Esperite and Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl

Esperite and Kainite Specific Gravity

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