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Magnetite and Kainite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.22.15
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Splintery, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
{001}, perfect

Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.52.5-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KMg(SO4)Cl

Magnetite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl

Magnetite and Kainite Specific Gravity

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