Carnallite and Bustamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Partly soluble in HCl.
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.6
3.32-3.43
Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
None
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Carnallite and Bustamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Carnallite and Bustamite 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 Bustamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Carnallite and Bustamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.