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Kainite and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15   
4.00-4.65   

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{001}, perfect   
Perfect on [1011]   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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