Kainite and Scorzalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.15
  
3.31
  
Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
{001}, perfect
  
{110} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
  
5.5-6
  
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)
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.