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Kainite and Friedelite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
3.06-3.19
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kainite and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kainite and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.