Sard and Kainite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.63
  
2.15
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{001}, perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
2.5-3
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Not Available
  
Sard and Kainite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Kainite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Sard and Kainite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sard and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sard and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sard is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.