Ammolite and Carnallite Physical Properties

Ammolite

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

2.75-2.801.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Granular

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

no true cleavage

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

42.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Ammolite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Carnallite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

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Ammolite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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