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Tinzenite and Kainite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.355-3.433
2.15
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good
{001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Tinzenite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite and Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Tinzenite and Kainite Specific Gravity

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