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Kainite and Zoisite 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
2.153.20-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-36-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Kainite and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Kainite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.