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Kainite and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.15  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001}, perfect  
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
KMg(SO4)Cl  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Kainite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

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Kainite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.

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