Carnallite and Sulfur Physical Properties

Carnallite

Sulfur

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.6Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

None

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Not Available

Carnallite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

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Carnallite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

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