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Kainite
Kainite

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Kainite and Mohawkite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.15-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

{001}, perfect
None

Mohs Hardness

2.5-33-3.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KMg(SO4)Cl
Cu3As

Kainite and Mohawkite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl
  • Chemical formula of Mohawkite- Cu3As

Kainite and Mohawkite Specific Gravity

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