Carnallite and Sardonyx Physical Properties

Carnallite

Sardonyx

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.62.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

None

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KMgCl3•6(H2O)

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Carnallite and Sardonyx Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Carnallite and Sardonyx Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Sardonyx Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Sardonyx Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Sardonyx is 2.55-2.70.