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Kyanite and Carnallite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.53-3.651.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-72.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Kyanite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Carnallite chemical formula.

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

Kyanite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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