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Scorodite and Carnallite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available1.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-42.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Scorodite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite and Carnallite chemical formula.

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

Scorodite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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