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Kainite and Lazulite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.153.04-3.17
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-35.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Kainite and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Lazulite 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 Lazulite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Kainite and Lazulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.