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Vanadinite
Vanadinite

Kainite
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Vanadinite and Kainite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.8-7.12.15
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Splintery, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
{001}, perfect

Mohs Hardness

3-42.5-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

C20H36
KMg(SO4)Cl

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
  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl

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.