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Kainite and Zincite Physical Properties


Zincite and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15   
5.50-5.90   

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
{001}, perfect   
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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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.

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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.

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