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Kainite and Beryllonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.152.79-2.87
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-35.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kainite and Beryllonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Beryllonite 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 Kainite and Beryllonite chemical formula.

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

Kainite and Beryllonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Beryllonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Beryllonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.79-2.87 whereas that of Beryllonite is 2.79-2.87.