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Kainite and Kutnohorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
3.12
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
Perfect on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Not Available

Kainite and Kutnohorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite chemical formula.

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Kainite and Kutnohorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Kutnohorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Kutnohorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.12 whereas that of Kutnohorite is 3.12.