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Kainite and Sapphire Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
3.95-4.03
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Al 2 O 3

Kainite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Kainite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.