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Kainite and Cacoxenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
2.2-2.6
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)

Kainite and Cacoxenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Cacoxenite 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 Cacoxenite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Cacoxenite- (Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)

Kainite and Cacoxenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Cacoxenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Cacoxenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.2-2.6 whereas that of Cacoxenite is 2.2-2.6.