Kainite and Sunstone Physical Properties

Kainite

Sunstone

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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

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.152.62-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

001

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-36

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Kainite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

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Kainite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.