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Carnallite and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.6   
3.93-4.73   

Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   
ZrSiO4   

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Carnallite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.

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