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Selenite and Kainite Physical Properties


Kainite and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.15  

Fracture
-  
Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{001}, perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
CaSO4·2H2O  
KMg(SO4)Cl  

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Selenite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite 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 Selenite and Kainite chemical formula.

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Selenite and Kainite Specific Gravity

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

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