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Albite and Carnallite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.651.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Albite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Carnallite 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 Albite and Carnallite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Albite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Carnallite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Carnallite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 1.6 whereas that of Carnallite is 1.6.