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Vesuvianite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Carnallite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
1.6  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
KMgCl3•6(H2O)  

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Vesuvianite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Carnallite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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

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