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Kainite and Analcime 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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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
2.24-2.29
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
Very poor [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Kainite and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Analcime 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 Analcime chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Kainite and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.