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Nephrite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Carnallite and Nephrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10  
1.6  

Fracture
Splintery, Granular  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
KMgCl3•6(H2O)  

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Nephrite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite 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 Nephrite and Carnallite chemical formula.

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Nephrite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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

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