Kainite and Nifontovite Physical Properties

Kainite

Nifontovite

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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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.152.35-2.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

{???} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-33.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Kainite and Nifontovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Nifontovite 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 Nifontovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

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Kainite and Nifontovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Nifontovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Nifontovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.35-2.36 whereas that of Nifontovite is 2.35-2.36.