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Kainite and Danburite Physical Properties

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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
2.97-3.03
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
{001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kainite and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kainite and Danburite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.