Kainite and Selenite Physical Properties

Kainite

Selenite

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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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.15Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-32

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Kainite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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Kainite and Selenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Selenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Selenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is Not Available whereas that of Selenite is Not Available.