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Riebeckite and Kainite Physical Properties


Kainite and Riebeckite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.44   
2.15   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle   
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}   
{001}, perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.0   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Riebeckite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite and Kainite chemical formula.

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Riebeckite and Kainite Specific Gravity

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

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