Vanadinite and Kainite Physical Properties

Vanadinite

Kainite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.8-7.12.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

{001}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-42.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

C20H36

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Vanadinite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Kainite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36

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Vanadinite and Kainite Specific Gravity

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