Langbeinite and Kainite Physical Properties

Langbeinite

Kainite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

{001}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-42.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Langbeinite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite and Kainite 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 Langbeinite and Kainite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Langbeinite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Langbeinite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Langbeinite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.