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Kainite and Stichtite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.152.11-2.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kainite and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kainite and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.