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Uvite and Carnallite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14
1.6
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Uvite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Carnallite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Uvite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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