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Kainite and Chiastolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
3.00-3.15
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Kainite and Chiastolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Kainite and Chiastolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Chiastolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Chiastolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.00-3.15 whereas that of Chiastolite is 3.00-3.15.