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Hanksite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Carnallite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Readily soluble in water   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.562   
1.6   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Good on {0001}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   

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Hanksite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite 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 Hanksite and Carnallite chemical formula.

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Hanksite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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

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