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Carnallite and Anorthite Physical Properties


Anorthite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.6   
2.77   

Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Carnallite and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Anorthite 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 Anorthite chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Anorthite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.

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