Carnallite and Kainite Physical Properties

Carnallite

Kainite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

1.6

2.15

1.5 Fracture

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

{001}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5

2.5-3

1.8 Chemical Composition

KMgCl3•6(H2O)

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Carnallite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

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Carnallite and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.