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Zincite and Kainite Physical Properties


Kainite and Zincite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90   
2.15   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }   
{001}, perfect   

Mohs Hardness
4   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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