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Kainite and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Phosgenite and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Sectile   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15   
6.13   

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).   

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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