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Carnallite
Carnallite

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Carnallite and Diaspore Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.63.30-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Carnallite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Carnallite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.