Radiolarite and Kainite Physical Properties

Radiolarite

Kainite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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{001}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Radiolarite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Radiolarite 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 Radiolarite and Kainite chemical formula.

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Radiolarite and Kainite Specific Gravity

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