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Carnallite and Mellite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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Soluble
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1.6
Conchoidal
None
2.5
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
 
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1.58-1.60
Conchoidal
{011} Imperfect
2
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Carnallite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Mellite 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 Mellite chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Mellite Specific Gravity

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