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Kainite and Charlesite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
Soluble
-
2.15
Splintery, Conchoidal
{001}, perfect
2.5-3
KMg(SO4)Cl
 
Brittle
-
-
1.79
Irregular/uneven
Perfect on {10bar10}
2.5
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Kainite and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Charlesite 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 Charlesite chemical formula.

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Kainite and Charlesite Specific Gravity

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