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Kainite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
4
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Kainite and Lepidocrocite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite chemical formula.

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Kainite and Lepidocrocite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Lepidocrocite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 4 whereas that of Lepidocrocite is 4.