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Kainite
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Kainite and Phosgenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Sectile

Solubility

Soluble
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.156.13
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{001}, perfect
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}

Mohs Hardness

2.5-32-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KMg(SO4)Cl
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kainite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl
  • Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kainite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.