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Kainite and Pietersite Physical Properties


Pietersite and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15   
Not Available   

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{001}, perfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Kainite and Pietersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Pietersite 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 Pietersite chemical formula.

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Kainite and Pietersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Pietersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Pietersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is Not Available whereas that of Pietersite is Not Available.

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