Kainite and Agrellite Physical Properties

Kainite

Agrellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.152.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

perfect [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-35.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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NaCa2Si4O10F

Kainite and Agrellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Agrellite 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 Kainite and Agrellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agrellite- NaCa2Si4O10F

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Kainite and Agrellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Agrellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Agrellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.88 whereas that of Agrellite is 2.88.