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Sinhalite and Kainite Physical Properties


Kainite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50  
2.15  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{001}, perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KMg(SO4)Cl  

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Sinhalite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite and Kainite chemical formula.

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Sinhalite and Kainite Specific Gravity

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

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