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Carnallite and Marialite Physical Properties


Marialite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.6   
2.50   

Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None   
Distinct on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Carnallite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.

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