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Carnallite and Grossular Physical Properties


Grossular and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.6   
3.55-3.73   

Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
none   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Carnallite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Grossular 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 chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.

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