Kainite and Agate Physical Properties

Kainite

Agate

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.152.60-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-36.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SiO₂

Kainite and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Agate 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 Kainite and Agate chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂

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Kainite and Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.