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Kainite
Kainite

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Kainite and Emerald Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
Hard

Specific Gravity

2.152.67-2.78
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

{001}, perfect
Imperfect on the [0001]

Mohs Hardness

2.5-37.5-8
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KMg(SO4)Cl
Be3Al2SiO6

Kainite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Kainite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.