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Kainite and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.15  
-9999  

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{001}, perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
2  

Chemical Composition
KMg(SO4)Cl  
CaSO4·2H2O  

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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 whereas that of Selenite is .

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