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Kainite
Kainite

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Kainite and Diamond Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

Soluble
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.153.50-3.53
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{001}, perfect
111 (perfect in four directions)

Mohs Hardness

2.5-310
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KMg(SO4)Cl
C

Kainite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl
  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C

Kainite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.