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Kainite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
3.63-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Kainite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Kainite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.