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Kainite and Simpsonite Physical Properties


Simpsonite and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15   
Not Available   

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{001}, perfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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 and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.

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