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Kainite and Scorzalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
3.31
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , 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.

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

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.