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Chlorite group and Carnallite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3
1.6
1.5 Fracture
Lamellar
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect 001
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Chlorite group and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group and Carnallite 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 Chlorite group and Carnallite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Chlorite group and Carnallite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorite group and Carnallite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorite group and Carnallite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorite group is 1.6 whereas that of Carnallite is 1.6.