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Carnallite and Goethite Physical Properties


Goethite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
HCl soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.6  
4.27-4.29  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect {010}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)  
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Carnallite and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Goethite 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 Goethite chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Goethite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Goethite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 4.27-4.29 whereas that of Goethite is 4.27-4.29.

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