Poldervaartite and Kainite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.91
  
2.15
  
Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
None
  
{001}, perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
2.5-3
  
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  
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Poldervaartite and Kainite Chemical Formula
While comparing Poldervaartite and Kainite 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 Poldervaartite and Kainite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
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Poldervaartite and Kainite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Poldervaartite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Poldervaartite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Poldervaartite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.