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Enstatite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Carnallite and Enstatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.25  
1.6  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KMgCl3•6(H2O)  

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Enstatite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Enstatite 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 Enstatite and Carnallite chemical formula.

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Enstatite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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

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