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Kainite and Simpsonite 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
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
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.

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  • 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 Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.