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Amethyst and Carnallite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.651.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
72.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Amethyst and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Carnallite chemical formula.

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

Amethyst and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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