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Kainite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.153.15-3.21
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

{001}, perfect
1,2 prismatic

Mohs Hardness

2.5-36-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KMg(SO4)Cl
LiAlSi2O6

Kainite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Kainite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.