Kainite and Scorzalite Physical Properties

Kainite

Scorzalite

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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

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.153.31

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-35.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kainite and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Kainite and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.