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Carnallite and Nosean Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.62.30-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
{110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Carnallite and Nosean Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Nosean 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 Nosean chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Nosean- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Carnallite and Nosean Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Nosean Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Nosean Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.30-2.40 whereas that of Nosean is 2.30-2.40.