Kainite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties

Kainite

Astrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.153.2-3.4

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-33

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Kainite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Kainite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.