Carnallite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Physical Properties

Carnallite

Bloodstone Heliotrope

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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

2.55-2.70

1.5 Fracture

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

None

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

KMgCl3•6(H2O)

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Carnallite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Bloodstone Heliotrope 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 Bloodstone Heliotrope chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Carnallite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 2.55-2.70.