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Carnallite and Halite Physical Properties


Halite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Water-soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.6  
2.17  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
2.0-2.5  

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)  
NaCl  

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Carnallite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.

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