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Kainite
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Kainite and Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.151.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-35-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SiO2 · nH2O

Kainite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Kainite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.