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Kainite and Gedrite 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
3.15-3.259
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
Gedrite   Magnesiogedrite , Comments: Dark gray cleavage fragment of magnesiogedrite (gedrite). , Location: Bamble, Telemark, Norway. , Scale: See Image.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Kainite and Gedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Gedrite 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 Gedrite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Gedrite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Kainite and Gedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Gedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Gedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.15-3.259 whereas that of Gedrite is 3.15-3.259.