Kainite and Beudantite Physical Properties

Kainite

Beudantite

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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

2.15

4.48

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

distinct; good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-3

3.5-4.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6

Kainite and Beudantite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Beudantite 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 Beudantite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6

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Kainite and Beudantite Specific Gravity

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