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Cavansite 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
2.25-2.332.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
{001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-42.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
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Cavansite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite 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 Cavansite and Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
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Cavansite and Kainite Specific Gravity

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