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Wavellite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Carnallite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.36  
1.6  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KMgCl3•6(H2O)  

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Wavellite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Carnallite chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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

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