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Quartz and Kainite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
{001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
72.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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Quartz and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Kainite 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 Quartz and Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
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Quartz and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.