Vlasovite and Kainite Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Kainite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.972.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

{001}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

62.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Vlasovite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Kainite chemical formula.

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Vlasovite and Kainite Specific Gravity

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