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Kainite and Zircon Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
3.93-4.73
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
ZrSiO4

Kainite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Kainite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.