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Kainite
Kainite

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Kainite and Carnallite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.151.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-32.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Kainite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Carnallite 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 Carnallite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Kainite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Carnallite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Carnallite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 1.6 whereas that of Carnallite is 1.6.