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Carnallite and Agate Opal Physical Properties


Agate Opal and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.6  
1.98-2.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Carnallite and Agate Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Agate Opal 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 Agate Opal chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Agate Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Agate Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Agate Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Agate Opal is 1.98-2.50.

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