Elaeolite and Carnallite Physical Properties

Elaeolite

Carnallite

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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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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.671.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-62.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Elaeolite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite and Carnallite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

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Elaeolite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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