Carnallite and Polyhalite Physical Properties

Carnallite

Polyhalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

1.62.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.53.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KMgCl3•6(H2O)

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Carnallite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

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Carnallite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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