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Kainite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Tough   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15   
2.78-2.85   

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   
None, Uneven   

Cleavage
{001}, perfect   
Perfect basal (001)   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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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.

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