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Hiddenite and Carnallite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.211.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-72.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Hiddenite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Carnallite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Hiddenite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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