Kainite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Kainite

Gaspeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.15

3.71

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

{10 1 1} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-3

4.5-5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Kainite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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Kainite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.