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Kainite and Gahnite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
4.00-4.62
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
Indistinct parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
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ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kainite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kainite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.