×

Kainite
Kainite

Zincite
Zincite



ADD
Compare
X
Kainite
X
Zincite

Kainite and Zincite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
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
2.155.50-5.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-34
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kainite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

    >
  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kainite and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.