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Kainite
Kainite

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Kainite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

Soluble
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.152.55-2.70
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal

Cleavage

{001}, perfect
Absent

Mohs Hardness

2.5-36.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KMg(SO4)Cl
SiO2

Kainite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Kainite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.