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Carnallite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.63.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
1,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Carnallite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Chrome Diopside 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 Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Carnallite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Chrome Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Chrome Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Chrome Diopside is 3.22-3.40.