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Carnallite and Bytownite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.6
2.72-2.75
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Carnallite and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Bytownite 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 Bytownite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Carnallite and Bytownite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.

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