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Carnallite and Labradorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.6
2.69-2.72
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Carnallite and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Carnallite and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.