Kainite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties

Kainite

Phosphosiderite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.152.74-2.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-33.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Kainite and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Compare Blue Gemstones

Kainite Vs Sylvite

Kainite Vs Scorodite

Kainite Vs Sulfur

Kainite and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.