Spessartine and Kainite Physical Properties

Spessartine

Kainite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.12-4.182.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Distinct

{001}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.52.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Spessartine and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spessartine 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 Spessartine and Kainite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Spessartine and Kainite Specific Gravity

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