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Kainite and Moonstone 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
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.152.56-2.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-36-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8

Kainite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8

Kainite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.