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Uvite and Kainite Physical Properties


Kainite and Uvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14   
2.15   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct   
{001}, perfect   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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