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Kainite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.15  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{001}, perfect  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
KMg(SO4)Cl  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Kainite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Kainite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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