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Kainite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
3.65-4.55
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Kainite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Kainite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.