Kainite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Kainite

Langbeinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Slowly dissolves in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.15Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-33.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Kainite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

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Kainite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.