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Carnallite
Carnallite

Apophyllite KF
Apophyllite KF



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Carnallite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.62.33-2.37
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.54.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Carnallite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Apophyllite KF 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 Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Carnallite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Apophyllite KF Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Apophyllite KF Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Apophyllite KF is 2.33-2.37.