Kainite and Zoisite Physical Properties

Kainite

Zoisite

Add ⊕

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Soluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.153.20-3.50

1 7.18

👆🏻

Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal

Uneven, Conchoidal, Even

Cleavage

{001}, perfect

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

Mohs Hardness

2.5-36-7

2 10

👆🏻

Chemical Composition

KMg(SO4)Cl

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.

Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl
Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Compare Blue Gemstones

Kainite Vs Scorodite

Kainite Vs Sulfur

Kainite Vs Sylvite

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.