Kainite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Kainite

Aquamarine

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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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.15

2.66-2.80

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-3

7.5-8

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Kainite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Kainite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.