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Kainite
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Kainite and Hessonite 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
2.153.55-3.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-37-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Kainite and Hessonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Hessonite 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 Hessonite chemical formula.

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Kainite and Hessonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Hessonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Hessonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Hessonite is 3.55-3.73.