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Carnallite and Covellite Physical Properties


Covellite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Flexible   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.6   
4.6-4.76   

Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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Carnallite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Covellite 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 Covellite chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Covellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Covellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Covellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 4.6-4.76 whereas that of Covellite is 4.6-4.76.

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