Sphene and Kainite Physical Properties

Sphene

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

Not Available2.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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{001}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Sphene and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphene 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 Sphene and Kainite chemical formula.

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Sphene and Kainite Specific Gravity

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