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Kainite and Serendibite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.153.43-3.44
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
None Observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-36.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kainite and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kainite and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.