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Carnallite and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Apophyllite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.6   
2.30-2.50   

Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
4.5-5   

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

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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.

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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.

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