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Kainite and Apatite 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.153.16-3.23
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-35
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Kainite and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Apatite 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 Apatite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Kainite and Apatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Apatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Apatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.16-3.23 whereas that of Apatite is 3.16-3.23.