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Carnallite
Carnallite

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Carnallite and Aegirine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.63.50-3.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.56
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Carnallite and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Aegirine 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 Carnallite and Aegirine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Carnallite and Aegirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.