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Kainite and Phenakite Physical Properties


Phenakite and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15   
2.90-2.98   

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
{001}, perfect   
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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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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.

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