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Kainite and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.15  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
{001}, perfect  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
KMg(SO4)Cl  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Kainite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Biotite 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 Biotite chemical formula.

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Kainite and Biotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.

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