Kainite and Diaspore Physical Properties

Kainite

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.153.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-36.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Kainite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Kainite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.