Kainite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Kainite

Amazonite

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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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.15

2.55-2.57

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

2.5-3

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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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.