Kainite and Alabaster Physical Properties

Kainite

Alabaster

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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

2.152.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-32

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Kainite and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Alabaster 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 Alabaster chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Kainite and Alabaster Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Alabaster Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Alabaster Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.30 whereas that of Alabaster is 2.30.