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Kainite and Calcite Satin Spar Physical Properties


Calcite Satin Spar and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15   
2.67-2.73   

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{001}, perfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Kainite and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Calcite Satin Spar chemical formula.

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Kainite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Calcite Satin Spar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite Satin Spar is 2.67-2.73.

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