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Kainite and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
Soluble
-
2.15
Splintery, Conchoidal
{001}, perfect
2.5-3
KMg(SO4)Cl
 
-
-
-
-9999
Conchoidal
None
7-7.5
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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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 Vs Simpsonite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is whereas that of Simpsonite is .