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Kainite and Anglesite Physical Properties

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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
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.156.30-6.39
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
[001] good, [210] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-33-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Kainite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Anglesite 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 Anglesite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Kainite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.