Agate and Carnallite Physical Properties

Agate

Carnallite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.64

1.6

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

6.5-7

2.5

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)

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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.