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Kainite and Adularia Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
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1.8 Chemical Composition
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KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kainite and Adularia Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Adularia 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 Kainite and Adularia chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kainite and Adularia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Adularia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Adularia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Adularia is 2.54-2.61.