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Kainite and Andradite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.153.70-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-36.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Kainite and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Andradite 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 Andradite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Kainite and Andradite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Andradite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Andradite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Andradite is 3.70-4.10.