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Kainite and Charlesite 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
1.79
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
Perfect on {10bar10}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
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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  • Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

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 and Charlesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 1.79 whereas that of Charlesite is 1.79.