Carnallite and Barite Physical Properties

Carnallite

Barite

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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

1.64.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KMgCl3•6(H2O)

BaSO4

Carnallite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Barite 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 Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Carnallite and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.