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Kainite and Eudialyte Physical Properties


Eudialyte and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
H 2 SO 4   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15   
2.74-3.00   

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{001}, perfect   
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Kainite and Eudialyte Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte chemical formula.

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Kainite and Eudialyte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Eudialyte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Eudialyte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.74-3.00 whereas that of Eudialyte is 2.74-3.00.

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