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Anglesite 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
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.30-6.39
1.6
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Anglesite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite 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 Anglesite and Carnallite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Anglesite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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

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