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Kainite and Rock Crystal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.152.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-37
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Kainite and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Kainite and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity

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