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Kainite and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties


Rutilated Quartz and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15   
2.65   

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
{001}, perfect   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2   

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Kainite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Rutilated 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 Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

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Kainite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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