Alexandrite and Carnallite Physical Properties

Alexandrite

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

3.69-3.811.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Alexandrite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite 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 Alexandrite and Carnallite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

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Alexandrite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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