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Kainite and Starlite 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
2.15
3.91-4.73
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kainite and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Starlite 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 Starlite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kainite and Starlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Starlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Starlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.91-4.73 whereas that of Starlite is 3.91-4.73.