×

Kainite
Kainite

Smithsonite
Smithsonite



ADD
Compare
X
Kainite
X
Smithsonite

Kainite and Smithsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.154.00-4.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
Perfect on [1011]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-35-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kainite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

    >
  • Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kainite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.