Afghanite and Kainite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.65
  
2.15
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect {10 1 0}
  
{001}, perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
2.5-3
  
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
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Afghanite and Kainite Chemical Formula
While comparing Afghanite 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 Afghanite and Kainite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Afghanite and Kainite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Afghanite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Afghanite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Afghanite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.