Kainite and Vanadinite Physical Properties

Kainite

Vanadinite

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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

2.156.8-7.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-33-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

C20H36

Kainite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36

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Kainite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.