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Quartz and Carnallite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.651.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
72.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Quartz and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Carnallite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Quartz and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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