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Kainite and Brookite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
3.87-4.14
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kainite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kainite and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.