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Legrandite and Kainite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.98-4.042.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect, poor one {100}
{001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-52.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Legrandite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Legrandite 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 Legrandite and Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Legrandite and Kainite Specific Gravity

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