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Carnallite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Hackmanite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.6   
2.27-2.33   

Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Carnallite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.

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