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Kainite and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15   
2.9   

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{001}, perfect   
{???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Kainite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

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Kainite and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.

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