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Kainite and Omphacite 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
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.153.16-3.43
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
{110} Good, {110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-35-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Kainite and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Kainite and Omphacite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.