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Kainite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.153.05-3.08
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

{001}, perfect
Poor on {100}

Mohs Hardness

2.5-35
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KMg(SO4)Cl
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kainite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kainite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.