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Carnallite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.6   
1.993   

Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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