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Agate and Carnallite Physical Properties

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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
2.60-2.641.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-72.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Agate and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Carnallite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Agate and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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