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Carnallite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.6  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  

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Carnallite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.

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