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Carnallite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.6  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Carnallite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.

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