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Kainite and Serpentine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
2.44-2.62
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
2.5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Kainite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Kainite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.