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Bertrandite 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
2.59-2.60
1.6
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Bertrandite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite and Carnallite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Bertrandite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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

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