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Shattuckite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Carnallite and Shattuckite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15   
1.6   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   

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Shattuckite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite and Carnallite chemical formula.

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Shattuckite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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

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