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Kainite and Gyrolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.152.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-32
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Kainite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Kainite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.