Vishnevite and Carnallite Physical Properties

Vishnevite

Carnallite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

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1.6

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6

2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Vishnevite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Carnallite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

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Vishnevite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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