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Kainite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.15  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{001}, perfect  
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
KMg(SO4)Cl  
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Kainite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Scheelite 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 Scheelite chemical formula.

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Kainite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Scheelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Scheelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 5.9-6.3 whereas that of Scheelite is 5.9-6.3.

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