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Zircon and Kainite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.732.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
{001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.52.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
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Zircon and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
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Zircon and Kainite Specific Gravity

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