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Kainite
Kainite

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Kainite and Stolzite Physical Properties

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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
 
Brittle
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2
Conchoidal, Uneven
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
2.5-3
PbWO4

Kainite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl
  • Chemical formula of Stolzite- PbWO4

Kainite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.