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Carnallite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Pezzottaite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.6   
2.90-3.14   

Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
Imperfect; basal   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Carnallite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.

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