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Kainite and Citrine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.152.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-37
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SiO2

Kainite and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Citrine 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 Citrine chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2

Kainite and Citrine Specific Gravity

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