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Kainite and Serandite Physical Properties

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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
2.15
3.52
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kainite and Serandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Serandite 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 Serandite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Serandite- Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kainite and Serandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Serandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Serandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.52 whereas that of Serandite is 3.52.