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Kainite
Kainite

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Kainite and Sarcopside Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.153.79-3.94
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal
Lamellar, Splintery

Cleavage

{001}, perfect
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Mohs Hardness

2.5-34
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KMg(SO4)Cl
FeAs

Kainite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl
  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs

Kainite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.