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Goethite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Carnallite and Goethite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
HCl soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29  
1.6  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {010}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
KMgCl3•6(H2O)  

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Goethite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite 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 Goethite and Carnallite chemical formula.

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Goethite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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

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