Kainite and Seraphinite Physical Properties

Kainite

Seraphinite

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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

2.152.60-3.02

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

2.5-3Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Kainite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Kainite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.