Kainite and Shigaite Physical Properties

Kainite

Shigaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Moderately ﬂexible

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.152.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-32

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Kainite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

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Kainite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.