Kainite and Sulfur Physical Properties

Kainite

Sulfur

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.15

Not Available

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-3

Not Available

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Kainite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

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Kainite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Sulfur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Sulfur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is Not Available whereas that of Sulfur is Not Available.