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Kainite and Anorthoclase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
2.56-2.62
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kainite and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kainite and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Anorthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Anorthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.56-2.62 whereas that of Anorthoclase is 2.56-2.62.