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Carnallite and Azurite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.6
3.70-3.90
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Carnallite and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Azurite 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 Azurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Carnallite and Azurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Azurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Azurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.70-3.90 whereas that of Azurite is 3.70-3.90.

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