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Kainite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
{001}, perfect   
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaF2   

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Kainite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

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Kainite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.

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