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Carnallite and Annabergite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.6
3.07
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Carnallite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Annabergite 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 Annabergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Carnallite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.

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