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Beryllonite and Kainite Physical Properties


Kainite and Beryllonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79-2.87  
2.15  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
2.5-3  

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

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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.

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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.

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