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Kainite
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Kainite and Sylvite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.151.993
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

{001}, perfect
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

Mohs Hardness

2.5-32.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KMg(SO4)Cl
KCl

Kainite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl
  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl

Kainite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.