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Kainite and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15   
3.50-3.53   

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
10   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
C   

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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.

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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.

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