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Carnallite and Almandine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.63.95-4.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Carnallite and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Almandine 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 Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Carnallite and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.