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Pezzottaite and Carnallite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.141.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-82.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Pezzottaite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite and Carnallite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Pezzottaite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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