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Kainite and Vivianite Physical Properties

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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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
2.64-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
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1.8 Chemical Composition
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Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kainite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Vivianite 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 Vivianite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kainite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Vivianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Vivianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.64-2.70 whereas that of Vivianite is 2.64-2.70.