Kainite and Mottramite Physical Properties

Kainite

Mottramite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.15

5.9

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-3

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Kainite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

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Kainite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.