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Carnallite
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Carnallite and Cerussite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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Soluble
-
1.6
Conchoidal
None
2.5
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
 
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insoluble
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6.46-6.57
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Good [110] and [021]
3-3.5
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Carnallite and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Cerussite 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 Cerussite chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Cerussite Specific Gravity

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