Kainite and Chrysotile Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
insoluble in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.15
  
2.51-2.63
  
Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Fibrous
  
Cleavage
{001}, perfect
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
  
2.5-4.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Kainite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula
While comparing Kainite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Kainite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.