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Pollucite and Kainite Physical Properties


Kainite and Pollucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Readily soluble in HF   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.86-2.94   
2.15   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None observed   
{001}, perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Pollucite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pollucite 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 Pollucite and Kainite chemical formula.

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Pollucite and Kainite Specific Gravity

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

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