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Carnallite and Sapphire Physical Properties


Sapphire and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.6   
3.95-4.03   

Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
None   
None, but may exhibit parting   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
9   

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   
Al 2 O 3   

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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.

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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.

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