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Carnallite and Carnelian Physical Properties


Carnelian and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.6   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   
SiO2   

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Carnallite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.

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