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Carnallite and Friedelite Physical Properties


Friedelite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.6   
3.06-3.19   

Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
None   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Carnallite and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.

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