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Zincite and Kainite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90
2.15
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
{001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Zincite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite 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 Zincite and Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Zincite and Kainite Specific Gravity

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