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Carnallite and Demantoid Physical Properties


Demantoid and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
Soluble   
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.6   
3.77-3.95   

Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None   
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Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Carnallite and Demantoid Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Demantoid 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 Demantoid chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Demantoid Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.

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