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Carnallite and Carnallite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.61.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Carnallite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Carnallite 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 Carnallite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Carnallite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Carnallite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Carnallite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 1.6 whereas that of Carnallite is 1.6.