Hureaulite and Kainite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.19
  
2.15
  
Fracture
Brittle, Uneven
  
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
  
{001}, perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5
  
2.5-3
  
Chemical Composition
Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Hureaulite and Kainite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hureaulite 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 Hureaulite and Kainite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hureaulite- Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Hureaulite and Kainite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hureaulite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hureaulite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hureaulite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.