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Kainite and Carletonite Physical Properties

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
2.45
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kainite and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Carletonite 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 Carletonite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kainite and Carletonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.