Herderite and Kainite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02
  
2.15
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}
  
{001}, perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
2.5-3
  
Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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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.
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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.