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Carnallite and Scorodite Physical Properties


Scorodite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.6   
Not Available   

Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery   

Cleavage
None   
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   
Not Available   

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Carnallite and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Scorodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.

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