Uvite and Kainite Physical Properties

Uvite

Kainite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.97-3.142.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{1011} Indistinct

{001}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Uvite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Kainite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Uvite and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.