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Kainite and Magnesite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Effervesces in hot HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
2.92-3.12
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
[10 1 1] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
3.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kainite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kainite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.