Kainite and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties

Kainite

Pyrrhotite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.15

4.58-4.65

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-3

3.5-4.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Kainite and Pyrrhotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite chemical formula.

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Kainite and Pyrrhotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Pyrrhotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Pyrrhotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 4.58-4.65 whereas that of Pyrrhotite is 4.58-4.65.