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Kainite
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Kainite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.152.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-36.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SiO2

Kainite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Kainite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.