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Carnallite and Inderite Physical Properties


Inderite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.6  
1.79  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
{110} Good  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)  
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Carnallite and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Inderite 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 Inderite chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Inderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.

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