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Carnallite and Caledonite Physical Properties


Caledonite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.6   
5.6-5.76   

Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
None   
[001] perfect; [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Carnallite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.

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