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Kainite and Brucite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Sectile

Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.152.39
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal
Irregular

Cleavage

{001}, perfect
Perfect on {0001}

Mohs Hardness

2.5-32.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KMg(SO4)Cl
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kainite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl
  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kainite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.