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Kainite and Bastnsite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

2.154.78-5.20
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

{001}, perfect
Perfect

Mohs Hardness

2.5-34-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KMg(SO4)Cl
CeFCO3

Kainite and Bastnsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Bastnsite 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 Bastnsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl
  • Chemical formula of Bastnsite- CeFCO3

Kainite and Bastnsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Bastnsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Bastnsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 4.78-5.20 whereas that of Bastnsite is 4.78-5.20.