Garnet and Carnallite Physical Properties

Garnet

Carnallite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.331.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Garnet and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Carnallite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

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Garnet and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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