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Carnallite and Calcite Physical Properties


Calcite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.6   
2.67-2.73   

Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
3   

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Carnallite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.

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