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Proustite and Kainite Physical Properties


Kainite and Proustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.51-5.64   
2.15   

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

Cleavage
Distinct on {10 1 1}   
{001}, perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Proustite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Proustite 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 Proustite and Kainite chemical formula.

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Proustite and Kainite Specific Gravity

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

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