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Carnallite
Carnallite

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Carnallite and Alunite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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Soluble
-
1.6
Conchoidal
None
2.5
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
 
Brittle
Soluble
-
2.6-2.9
Conchoidal, Uneven
On {0001}, perfect
3.5-4
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Carnallite and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Alunite 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 Alunite chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Alunite Specific Gravity

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