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Hessonite and Kainite Physical Properties


Kainite and Hessonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73   
2.15   

Fracture
Uneven   
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{001}, perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
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Not Available   

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Hessonite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hessonite 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 Hessonite and Kainite chemical formula.

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Hessonite and Kainite Specific Gravity

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

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