Ammonite and Carnallite Physical Properties

Ammonite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammonite 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 Ammonite and Carnallite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Ammonite- CaCO3
• Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Ammonite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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