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Kainite and Herderite Physical Properties


Herderite and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15   
2.90-3.02   

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{001}, perfect   
Indistinct on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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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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.

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