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Carnallite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.6
2.74-2.76
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Carnallite and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Carnallite and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.