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Kainite and Parisite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

2.154.33-4.42
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

{001}, perfect
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Mohs Hardness

2.5-34.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KMg(SO4)Cl
Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kainite and Parisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Parisite 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 Parisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl
  • Chemical formula of Parisite- Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kainite and Parisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Parisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Parisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 4.33-4.42 whereas that of Parisite is 4.33-4.42.