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Kainite and Musgravite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
3.62-3.68
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kainite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kainite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.