Carnallite and Glass Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Soluble
  
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
1.6
  
2.39-4.00
  
Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Cleavage
None
  
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Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
4-6
  
Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  
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Carnallite and Glass Chemical Formula
While comparing Carnallite and Glass 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 Glass chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
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Carnallite and Glass Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.39-4.00 whereas that of Glass is 2.39-4.00.