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Rock Crystal

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Rock Crystal and Kainite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
72.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Not Available

Rock Crystal and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal and Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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Rock Crystal and Kainite Specific Gravity

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