Kainite and Amethyst Physical Properties

Kainite

Amethyst

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

insoluble in common solvents

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.152.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-37

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SiO₂

Kainite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO₂

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Kainite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.