Carnallite and Bayldonite Physical Properties

Carnallite

Bayldonite

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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

1.6

5.50

1.5 Fracture

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5

4.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

KMgCl3•6(H2O)

(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2

Carnallite and Bayldonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Bayldonite 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 Bayldonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2

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Carnallite and Bayldonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Bayldonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Bayldonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 5.50 whereas that of Bayldonite is 5.50.