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Kainite and Schorl Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.153.18-3.22
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
{1011} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Kainite and Schorl Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Schorl 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 Schorl chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Schorl- Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Kainite and Schorl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Schorl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Schorl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.18-3.22 whereas that of Schorl is 3.18-3.22.