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Tsavorite and Kainite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.55-3.732.15
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Splintery, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Indiscernible
{001}, perfect

Mohs Hardness

7-7.52.5-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
KMg(SO4)Cl

Tsavorite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tsavorite- Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl

Tsavorite and Kainite Specific Gravity

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