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Simpsonite and Kainite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

-99992.15
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Splintery, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
{001}, perfect

Mohs Hardness

7-7.52.5-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KMg(SO4)Cl

Simpsonite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite and Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl

Simpsonite and Kainite Specific Gravity

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