Kainite and Erythrite Physical Properties

Kainite

Erythrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.15

3.06

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-3

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1.8 Chemical Composition

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Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Kainite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

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Kainite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.