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Kainite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
2.90-3.14
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
Imperfect; basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kainite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kainite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.