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Oligoclase and Kainite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.62-2.672.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
{001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.52.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Oligoclase and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Oligoclase and Kainite 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 Oligoclase and Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Oligoclase- Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Oligoclase and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Oligoclase and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Oligoclase and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Oligoclase is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.