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Carnallite and Antigorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.62.58-2.80
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
{001} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.55-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Carnallite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Antigorite 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 Antigorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Carnallite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Antigorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Antigorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Antigorite is 2.58-2.80.