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Carnallite and Amethyst Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble in common solvents
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.62.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
SiO2

Carnallite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

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

Carnallite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.