Kainite and Stolzite Physical Properties

Kainite

Stolzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.15

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-3

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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.

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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.