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Carnallite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
1.6   
2.67-2.78   

Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None   
Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Carnallite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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