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Adamite and Carnallite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.32-4.481.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Adamite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite 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 Adamite and Carnallite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Adamite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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