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Sphalerite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Carnallite and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
1.6  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KMgCl3•6(H2O)  

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Sphalerite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite and Carnallite chemical formula.

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Sphalerite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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

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