Kainite and Barite Physical Properties

Kainite

Barite

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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

2.154.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-33-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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BaSO4

Kainite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Barite 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 Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Kainite and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.