Kainite and Sardonyx Physical Properties

Kainite

Sardonyx

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.152.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-36.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kainite and Sardonyx Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Kainite and Sardonyx Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Sardonyx Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Sardonyx Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Sardonyx is 2.55-2.70.