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Sarcopside and Carnallite Physical Properties


Carnallite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94  
1.6  

Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
FeAs  
KMgCl3•6(H2O)  

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Sarcopside and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Carnallite chemical formula.

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Sarcopside and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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

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