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Carnallite and Triplite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.6
3.85-3.94
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Carnallite and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Carnallite and Triplite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.