Kainite and Axinite Physical Properties

Kainite

Axinite

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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

2.153.26-3.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

Good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-36.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Kainite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Kainite and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.