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Friedelite and Kainite Physical Properties

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
3.06-3.19
2.15
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
{001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Friedelite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Friedelite and Kainite Specific Gravity

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