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Kainite
Kainite

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Kainite and Vanadinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.156.8-7.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

{001}, perfect
None

Mohs Hardness

2.5-33-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KMg(SO4)Cl
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 Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl
  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36

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.