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Carnallite
Carnallite

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Carnallite and Sodalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.62.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Carnallite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Sodalite 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 Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Carnallite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.