Carnallite and Apophyllite Physical Properties

Carnallite

Apophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.6

2.30-2.50

1.5 Fracture

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5

4.5-5

1.8 Chemical Composition

KMgCl3•6(H2O)

KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Carnallite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Apophyllite 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 chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Carnallite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.