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Carnallite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.66.86-7.03
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
None
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Carnallite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Cassiterite 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 Cassiterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Carnallite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.