Carnallite and Charoite Physical Properties

Carnallite

Charoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.6

2.54-2.78

1.5 Fracture

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None

Good in three directions

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5

5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

KMgCl3•6(H2O)

K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Carnallite and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Carnallite and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.