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Kainite and Boleite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.155.05
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

{001}, perfect
[001] perfect

Mohs Hardness

2.5-33-3.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KMg(SO4)Cl
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Kainite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl
  • Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Kainite and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.