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Carnallite
Carnallite

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Carnallite and Moroxite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.63.13-3.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Carnallite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Moroxite 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 Moroxite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Carnallite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.