×

Beryllonite
Beryllonite

Kainite
Kainite



ADD
Compare
X
Beryllonite
X
Kainite

Beryllonite and Kainite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.79-2.872.15
1 7.18
👆🏻

Fracture

Conchoidal
Splintery, Conchoidal

Cleavage

{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
{001}, perfect

Mohs Hardness

5.5-62.5-3
2 10
👆🏻

Chemical Composition

NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KMg(SO4)Cl

Beryllonite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite and Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl

Beryllonite and Kainite Specific Gravity

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