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Carnallite and Celestine Physical Properties


Celestine and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.6  
3.90-4.00  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)  
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Carnallite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.

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