Kainite and Charlesite Physical Properties

Kainite

Charlesite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.151.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

Perfect on {10bar10}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-32.5

2 10

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.

Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

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