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Binghamite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Carnallite and Binghamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
1.6  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
KMgCl3•6(H2O)  

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Binghamite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Binghamite 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 Binghamite and Carnallite chemical formula.

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Binghamite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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

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