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Prase and Carnallite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.64-2.691.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
72.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Prase and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Carnallite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Prase and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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