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Carnallite and Bustamite Physical Properties


Bustamite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
Partly soluble in HCl.  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.6  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)  
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Carnallite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Bustamite 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 Bustamite chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.

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