Carnallite and Beudantite Physical Properties

Carnallite

Beudantite

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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

4.48

1.5 Fracture

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

None

distinct; good on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5

3.5-4.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

KMgCl3•6(H2O)

PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6

Carnallite and Beudantite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Beudantite 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 Beudantite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6

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Carnallite and Beudantite Specific Gravity

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