Kainite and Andesine Physical Properties

Kainite

Andesine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.15

2.65-2.69

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

Perfect on {001}, good on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-3

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Kainite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

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Kainite and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.