Rhodolite and Kainite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.842.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

{001}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.52.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Rhodolite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Kainite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Rhodolite and Kainite Specific Gravity

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