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Carnallite and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.6   
Not Available   

Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   
Not Available   

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Carnallite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Bixbite 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 Bixbite chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Bixbite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Bixbite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is Not Available whereas that of Bixbite is Not Available.

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