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Kainite and Labradorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.152.69-2.72
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-36-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Kainite and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Kainite and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.