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Carnallite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.6  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Carnallite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.

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