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Hiddenite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Carnallite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
1.6   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   

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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.

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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.

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