Sulfur and Carnallite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Carnallite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available1.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Sulfur and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Carnallite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

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Sulfur and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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