Kainite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Kainite

Riebeckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.15

3.28-3.44

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-3

5.0-6.0

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Kainite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

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Kainite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.