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Carnallite
Carnallite

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Carnallite and Kyanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.63.53-3.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.54-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
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Carnallite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
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Carnallite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.