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Shattuckite and Kainite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-
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3.80-4.15
Uneven
perfect along [010] and [100]
3.5-4
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
Brittle
Soluble
-
2.15
Splintery, Conchoidal
{001}, perfect
2.5-3
KMg(SO4)Cl

Shattuckite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite and Kainite chemical formula.

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Shattuckite and Kainite Specific Gravity

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