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Inderite and Kainite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.792.15
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Splintery, Conchoidal

Cleavage

{110} Good
{001}, perfect

Mohs Hardness

2.52.5-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KMg(SO4)Cl

Inderite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite 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 Inderite and Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl

Inderite and Kainite Specific Gravity

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