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Carnallite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Gaylussite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
decomposes in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.6   
1.93-1.99   

Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
perfect [110]   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   

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Carnallite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.

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