Allanite and Carnallite Physical Properties

Allanite

Carnallite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.40-4.201.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Allanite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Allanite 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 Allanite and Carnallite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

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Allanite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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