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Kainite and Painite 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
2.154.00-4.03
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-37.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kainite and Painite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Painite 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 Painite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Painite- CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kainite and Painite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Painite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Painite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 4.00-4.03 whereas that of Painite is 4.00-4.03.