Kainite and Phlogopite Physical Properties

Kainite

Phlogopite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Tough

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.15

2.78-2.85

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

None, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

Perfect basal (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-3

2-2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Kainite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Kainite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.