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Sonolite and Kainite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Soluble

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.82-4.002.15
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Splintery, Conchoidal

Cleavage

{???} Indistinct
{001}, perfect

Mohs Hardness

5.52.5-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
KMg(SO4)Cl

Sonolite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite 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 Sonolite and Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl

Sonolite and Kainite Specific Gravity

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