Carnallite and Agate Physical Properties

Carnallite

Agate

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.6

2.60-2.64

1.5 Fracture

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

None

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

KMgCl3•6(H2O)

SiO₂

Carnallite and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Agate 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 Carnallite and Agate chemical formula.

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

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Carnallite and Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.