Adamite and Carnallite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48
1.6
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
None
Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.