Kainite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Kainite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.153.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-37-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Kainite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Kainite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.