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Kainite and Phenakite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.152.90-2.98
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-37.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kainite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kainite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.