Kainite and Clinochlore Physical Properties

Kainite

Clinochlore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.152.60-3.02

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-32-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Kainite and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Clinochlore 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 Clinochlore chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Kainite and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Clinochlore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Clinochlore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Clinochlore is 2.60-3.02.