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Kainite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
3-3.15
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
Good on [110] and on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
6.0-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Kainite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Kainite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.

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