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Kainite and Tavorite 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
3.32
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
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1.8 Chemical Composition
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LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Kainite and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Tavorite 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 Tavorite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Kainite and Tavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.