Carnallite and Garnet Physical Properties

Carnallite

Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.6

3.55-4.33

1.5 Fracture

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5

6.5-7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Carnallite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

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Carnallite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.