×

Andesine
Andesine

Carnallite
Carnallite



ADD
Compare
X
Andesine
X
Carnallite

Andesine and Carnallite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.691.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Andesine and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine 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 Andesine and Carnallite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Andesine and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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