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Kainite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Gaylussite and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
decomposes in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15   
1.93-1.99   

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{001}, perfect   
perfect [110]   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   

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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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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.

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