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Kainite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Hackmanite and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15   
2.27-2.33   

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{001}, perfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Kainite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite chemical formula.

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Kainite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.

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