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Kainite and Williamsite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
2.51-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Kainite and Williamsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Williamsite 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 Williamsite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Kainite and Williamsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Williamsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Williamsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Williamsite is 2.51-2.63.