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Carnallite
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Carnallite and Hibonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.63.84
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Carnallite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Hibonite 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 Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Carnallite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.