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Carnallite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.6   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None   
001   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Carnallite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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