Kainite and Kyanite Physical Properties

Kainite

Kyanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.153.53-3.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-34-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Kainite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

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Kainite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.