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Kainite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15   
3-3.15   

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{001}, perfect   
Good on [110] and on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

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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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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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