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Amethyst and Kainite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

insoluble in common solvents
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.652.15
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Splintery, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Indiscernible
{001}, perfect

Mohs Hardness

72.5-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO2
KMg(SO4)Cl

Amethyst and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl

Amethyst and Kainite Specific Gravity

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