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Carnallite
Carnallite

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Carnallite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.63.28-3.44
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.55.0-6.0
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
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Carnallite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
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Carnallite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.