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Carnallite and Phlogopite Physical Properties


Phlogopite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.6  
2.78-2.85  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect basal (001)  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)  
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2  

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Carnallite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.

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