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Topaz and Carnallite Physical Properties


Carnallite and Topaz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57   
1.6   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
[001] Perfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
8   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2   
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   

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Topaz and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz 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 Topaz and Carnallite chemical formula.

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Topaz and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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

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