Iddingsite and Kainite Physical Properties

Iddingsite

Kainite

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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

2.5-2.82.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Perfect

{001}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

32.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)

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Iddingsite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite and Kainite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)

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Iddingsite and Kainite Specific Gravity

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