Kainite and Triplite Physical Properties

Kainite

Triplite

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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

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.153.85-3.94

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-35-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kainite and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Kainite and Triplite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.