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Carnallite and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.6   
2.60-2.65   

Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Carnallite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.

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