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Kainite and Hibschite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
3.05-3.08
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Kainite and Hibschite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Hibschite 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 Hibschite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Hibschite- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Kainite and Hibschite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Hibschite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Hibschite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Hibschite is 3.05-3.08.