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Carnallite and Shattuckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.6
3.80-4.15
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
perfect along [010] and [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Carnallite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Carnallite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.