Kainite and Vishnevite Physical Properties

Kainite

Vishnevite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.15

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1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-3

5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Kainite and Vishnevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite chemical formula.

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Kainite and Vishnevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Vishnevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Vishnevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is Not Available whereas that of Vishnevite is Not Available.