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Carnallite and Chambersite Physical Properties


Chambersite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.6   
3.50   

Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
None   
None   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Carnallite and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.

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