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Carnallite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.6   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Carnallite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.

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