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Kainite and Quartz Physical Properties


Quartz and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15   
2.65   

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems   

Cleavage
{001}, perfect   
{0110} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO2   

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Kainite and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

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Kainite and Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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