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Carnallite and Baryte Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.6
4.3-5
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
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Carnallite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
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Carnallite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.

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