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Carnallite and Spinel Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.63.64-3.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.58
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
MgAl2O4

Carnallite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Carnallite and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.