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Carnallite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties


Grossular Garnet and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.6   
3.6   

Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None   
None   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   
Ca3Al2Si3O12   

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Carnallite and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Grossular 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 Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Grossular Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Grossular Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.6 whereas that of Grossular Garnet is 3.6.

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