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Chalcedony and Kainite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.15
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
{001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Not Available

Chalcedony and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
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Chalcedony and Kainite Specific Gravity

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