Citrine and Kainite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
2.15
  
Fracture
ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
{001}, perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
2.5-3
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Not Available
  
Citrine and Kainite Chemical Formula
While comparing Citrine 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 Citrine and Kainite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
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Citrine and Kainite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.