Carnallite and Microlite Physical Properties

Carnallite

Microlite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.65.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KMgCl3•6(H2O)

(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Carnallite and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Carnallite and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.