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Almandine and Carnallite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.301.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Almandine and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine 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 Almandine and Carnallite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Almandine and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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