Pearl and Carnallite Physical Properties

Pearl

Carnallite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.85

1.6

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

none

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.5

2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Pearl and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Carnallite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

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Pearl and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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

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