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Kainite and Ulexite Physical Properties

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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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.151.65-1.99
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-32-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kainite and Ulexite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Ulexite 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 Ulexite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kainite and Ulexite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Ulexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Ulexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 1.65-1.99 whereas that of Ulexite is 1.65-1.99.