Carnallite and Brookite Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.6
3.87-4.14
Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
None
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
Mohs Hardness
2.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Carnallite and Brookite Chemical Formula
While comparing Carnallite and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Carnallite and Brookite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.
