Carnallite and Andradite Physical Properties

Carnallite

Andradite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.6

3.70-4.10

1.5 Fracture

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Carnallite and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Andradite 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 Andradite chemical formula.

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

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Carnallite and Andradite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Andradite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Andradite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Andradite is 3.70-4.10.