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Carnallite and Kainite Physical Properties


Kainite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.6   
2.15   

Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
{001}, perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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