Verdite and Carnallite Physical Properties

Verdite

Carnallite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.01.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

32.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Verdite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Carnallite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

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Verdite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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