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Kainite
Kainite

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Kainite and Clintonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
Soluble
-
2.15
Splintery, Conchoidal
{001}, perfect
2.5-3
KMg(SO4)Cl
 
Brittle
-
-
3.0-3.1
-
Perfect on {001}
3.5
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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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 Vs Clintonite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is whereas that of Clintonite is .