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Kainite and Nosean Physical Properties

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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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
2.30-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
{110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
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1.8 Chemical Composition
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Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Kainite and Nosean Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Nosean 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 Nosean chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Nosean- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Kainite and Nosean Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Nosean Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Nosean Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.30-2.40 whereas that of Nosean is 2.30-2.40.