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Kainite and Spinel Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.153.64-3.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-38
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
MgAl2O4

Kainite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Kainite and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.