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Kainite and Childrenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
3.06-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
Poor/indistinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Kainite and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Kainite and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.