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Kainite and Moroxite 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
3.13-3.26
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
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1.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Kainite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Moroxite 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 Moroxite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Kainite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.