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Kainite and Sanidine 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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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.152.54-2.61
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-36
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kainite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Sanidine 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 Sanidine chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kainite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.