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Vesuvianite
Vesuvianite

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Vesuvianite and Kainite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.32-3.432.15
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Splintery, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
{001}, perfect

Mohs Hardness

6-72.5-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4
KMg(SO4)Cl

Vesuvianite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite- Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl

Vesuvianite and Kainite Specific Gravity

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