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Kainite and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.15  
3.83-3.89  

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001}, perfect  
Perfect on {01 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
KMg(SO4)Cl  
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Kainite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

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Kainite and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.

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