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Kainite and Sard Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
2.58-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kainite and Sard Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Sard 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 Sard chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kainite and Sard Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Sard Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Sard Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.58-2.63 whereas that of Sard is 2.58-2.63.