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Kainite and Alunite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
Soluble
-
2.15
Splintery, Conchoidal
{001}, perfect
2.5-3
KMg(SO4)Cl
 
Brittle
Soluble
-
2.6-2.9
Conchoidal, Uneven
On {0001}, perfect
3.5-4
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Kainite and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Alunite 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 Alunite chemical formula.

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Kainite and Alunite Specific Gravity

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