Kainite and Hureaulite Physical Properties

Kainite

Hureaulite

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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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.153.19

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

{???} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-33.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kainite and Hureaulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Hureaulite 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 Hureaulite 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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Kainite and Hureaulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Hureaulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Hureaulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.19 whereas that of Hureaulite is 3.19.