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Carnallite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties


Narsarsukite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.6   
2.72-2.83   

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

Cleavage
None   
Good on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Carnallite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.

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