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Carnallite and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties


Chrome Pyrope and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.6  
3.62-3.80  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)  
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Carnallite and Chrome Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Chrome Pyrope 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 Pyrope chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Chrome Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Chrome Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Chrome Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.62-3.80 whereas that of Chrome Pyrope is 3.62-3.80.

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