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Kainite and Villiaumite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
2.79
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kainite and Villiaumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kainite and Villiaumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Villiaumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Villiaumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.79 whereas that of Villiaumite is 2.79.