Carnallite and Cavansite Physical Properties

Carnallite

Cavansite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.6

2.25-2.33

1.5 Fracture

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

None

Good on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5

3-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Carnallite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Cavansite 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 Cavansite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

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Carnallite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.