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Kainite and Legrandite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.153.98-4.04
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
Imperfect, poor one {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-34.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kainite and Legrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Legrandite 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 Legrandite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kainite and Legrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Legrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Legrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.98-4.04 whereas that of Legrandite is 3.98-4.04.