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Kainite and Star Ruby Physical Properties


Star Ruby and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.15  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{001}, perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
KMg(SO4)Cl  
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Kainite and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Star Ruby 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 Star Ruby chemical formula.

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Kainite and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Star Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Star Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Star Ruby is 3.95-4.10.

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