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Kainite and Enstatite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.153.20-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
Good/distinct on [210]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-35.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kainite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kainite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.