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Kainite and Smoky Quartz 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
2.15
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SiO2

Kainite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Smoky 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2

Kainite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

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