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Opal and Kainite Physical Properties


Kainite and Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann  
Brittle  

Solubility
hot salt water  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
2.15  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{001}, perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O  
KMg(SO4)Cl  

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Opal and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal 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 Opal and Kainite chemical formula.

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Opal and Kainite Specific Gravity

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

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