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Kainite and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.15-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{001}, perfect
None

Mohs Hardness

2.5-37-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KMg(SO4)Cl
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kainite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl
  • Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kainite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

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