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Kainite and Ekanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
3.28-3.32
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
{101} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Kainite and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Kainite and Ekanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.