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Kainite and Herderite Physical Properties

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

Kainite and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

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

Kainite and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.