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Carnallite
Carnallite

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Carnallite and Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.63.95-4.03
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.59
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Al 2 O 3

Carnallite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Carnallite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.