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Kainite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
3.21-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Kainite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Kainite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.