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Gaspeite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Carnallite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
1.6   

Fracture
Uneven   
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
None   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   

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Gaspeite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Carnallite chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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

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