Kainite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties

Kainite

Anthophyllite

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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

2.15

2.9-3.5

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-3

5.5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Kainite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Kainite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.