Kainite and Schorl Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.15
  
3.18-3.22
  
Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{001}, perfect
  
{1011} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
  
Not Available
  
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.
>- 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.