Kainite and Wardite Physical Properties

Kainite and Wardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Wardite 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 Wardite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl
• Chemical formula of Wardite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kainite and Wardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Wardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Wardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.81 whereas that of Wardite is 2.81.