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Carnallite
Carnallite

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Carnallite and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.61.05-1.10
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.52-2.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
[C,H,O]

Carnallite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

Carnallite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.