Carnallite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Carnallite

Sylvite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.61.993

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KMgCl3•6(H2O)

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Carnallite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

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Carnallite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.