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Carnallite and Catapleiite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.6
2.72
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Carnallite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Carnallite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.