Hanksite and Kainite Physical Properties

Hanksite

Kainite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Readily soluble in water

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.562

2.15

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {0001}

{001}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

2.5-3

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Not Available

Hanksite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite 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 Hanksite and Kainite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

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Hanksite and Kainite Specific Gravity

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