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Kainite
Kainite

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Kainite and Pyrope Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

Soluble
insoluble in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.153.62-3.87
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{001}, perfect
None

Mohs Hardness

2.5-37-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KMg(SO4)Cl
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Kainite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Pyrope 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 Pyrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Kainite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.62-3.87 whereas that of Pyrope is 3.62-3.87.