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Kainite
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Kainite and Hibonite 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
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.153.84
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-37.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Kainite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Hibonite 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 Hibonite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Kainite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.