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Kurnakovite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Carnallite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.847-1.852  
1.6  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor to indistinct on {010}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2-3  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
KMgCl3•6(H2O)  

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Kurnakovite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite and Carnallite chemical formula.

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Kurnakovite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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

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