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Carnallite
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Carnallite and Pargasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.63.04-3.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
{110} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Carnallite and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Pargasite 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 Pargasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Carnallite and Pargasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Pargasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Pargasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.04-3.26 whereas that of Pargasite is 3.04-3.26.