Carnallite and Analcime Physical Properties

Carnallite

Analcime

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.6

2.24-2.29

1.5 Fracture

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Very poor [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5

5-5.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

KMgCl3•6(H2O)

NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Carnallite and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Analcime 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 Analcime chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Carnallite and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.