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Wardite and Kainite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.812.15
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Splintery, Conchoidal

Cleavage

{001} Perfect
{001}, perfect

Mohs Hardness

4.5-52.5-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KMg(SO4)Cl

Wardite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite 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 Wardite and Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wardite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl

Wardite and Kainite Specific Gravity

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