Kainite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties

Kainite

Zinnwaldite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Elastic

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.152.9-3.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

Perfect basal {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-33.5-4.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Kainite and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.

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Kainite and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.