Bikolite and Carnallite Physical Properties

Bikolite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bikolite 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 Bikolite and Carnallite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bikolite- -
• Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Bikolite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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