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Verdite 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

2.80-3.02.15
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Splintery, Conchoidal

Cleavage

{110} Good
{001}, perfect

Mohs Hardness

32.5-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)
KMg(SO4)Cl

Verdite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl

Verdite and Kainite Specific Gravity

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