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Kainite and Gaylussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
1.93-1.99
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Kainite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Kainite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.