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Kainite and Neptunite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
3.19-3.23
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
{110} good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kainite and Neptunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Neptunite 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 Neptunite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Neptunite- KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kainite and Neptunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Neptunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Neptunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.19-3.23 whereas that of Neptunite is 3.19-3.23.