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Carnallite and Gypsum Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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Soluble
-
1.6
Conchoidal
None
2.5
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
 
Flexible
Soluble
-
2.20-2.40
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
2
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Carnallite and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Gypsum 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 Gypsum chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Gypsum Specific Gravity

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