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Kainite and Inderite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.151.79
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

{001}, perfect
{110} Good

Mohs Hardness

2.5-32.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KMg(SO4)Cl
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kainite and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Inderite 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 Inderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl
  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kainite and Inderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.