Carnallite and Calcite Satin Spar Physical Properties

Carnallite

Calcite Satin Spar

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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

2.67-2.73

1.5 Fracture

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5

Not Available

1.8 Chemical Composition

KMgCl3•6(H2O)

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Carnallite and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Satin Spar chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Chemical formula of Calcite Satin Spar- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Carnallite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity

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