Carnallite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Carnallite

Hexagonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.62.98-3.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Carnallite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Carnallite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.