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Kainite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Sapphire and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15   
3.95-4.03   

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
{001}, perfect   
None, but may exhibit parting   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
9   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Al 2 O 3   

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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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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.

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