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Kainite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.153.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-36.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Kainite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Tanzanite 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 Kainite and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Kainite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.