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Kainite and Moldavite 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
2.15
2.32-2.38
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Kainite and Moldavite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Moldavite 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 Moldavite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Kainite and Moldavite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.