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Sugilite and Kainite Physical Properties

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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
2.69-2.792.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {0001}
{001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.52.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Sugilite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sugilite 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 Sugilite and Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sugilite- KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Sugilite and Kainite Specific Gravity

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