Kainite and Cavansite Physical Properties

Kainite

Cavansite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.15

2.25-2.33

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

Good on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-3

3-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Kainite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Cavansite 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 Kainite and Cavansite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

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Kainite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.