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Kainite and Clintonite 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
3.0-3.1
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Kainite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Kainite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.

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