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Hanksite and Kainite Physical Properties


Kainite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Readily soluble in water   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.562   
2.15   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Good on {0001}   
{001}, perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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