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Carnallite
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Carnallite and Grandidierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.62.85-3.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.57.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Carnallite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Carnallite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.