Kainite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Kainite

Chrysoprase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.152.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-36.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Kainite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

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Kainite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.