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Kainite and Prase Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
2.64-2.69
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
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1.8 Chemical Composition
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SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kainite and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kainite and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.