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Kainite
Kainite and Fluorite Physical Properties
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
2.15
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
{001}, perfect
Mohs Hardness
4
2.5-3
Chemical Composition
CaF
2
Not Available
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