Kainite and Caledonite Physical Properties

Kainite

Caledonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.155.6-5.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

[001] perfect; [100] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-32.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Kainite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Kainite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.