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Kainite and Nickeline Physical Properties


Nickeline and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15   
Not Available   

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
{001}, perfect   
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Kainite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

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Kainite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.

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