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Carnallite
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Carnallite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.65.5-6.0
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
{001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.56.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Carnallite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Carnallite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.