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Carnallite
Carnallite

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Carnallite and Dumortierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.63.26-3.41
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
None
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.57-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Carnallite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Carnallite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.