Barite and Carnallite Physical Properties

Barite

Carnallite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.481.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Barite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite 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 Barite and Carnallite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

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Barite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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