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Kainite and Phlogopite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Tough

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.152.78-2.85
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

{001}, perfect
Perfect basal (001)

Mohs Hardness

2.5-32-2.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KMg(SO4)Cl
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2

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.

  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl
  • Chemical formula of Phlogopite- KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2

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.