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Herderite

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Herderite and Kainite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.90-3.022.15
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Splintery, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Indistinct on {110}
{001}, perfect

Mohs Hardness

5-5.52.5-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KMg(SO4)Cl

Herderite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl

Herderite and Kainite Specific Gravity

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