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Smithsonite and Kainite Physical Properties

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
4.00-4.65
2.15
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]
{001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Not Available

Smithsonite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite and Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Smithsonite and Kainite Specific Gravity

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