Kainite and Bixbite Physical Properties

Kainite

Bixbite

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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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.15Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-37.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Kainite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Bixbite 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 Bixbite chemical formula.

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Kainite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Bixbite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Bixbite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is Not Available whereas that of Bixbite is Not Available.