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Kainite and Amazonite 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
2.152.55-2.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-36-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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KAlSi3O8

Kainite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Kainite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.