Carnallite and Californite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
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Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
1.6
  
3.32-3.47
  
Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
None
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Carnallite and Californite Chemical Formula
While comparing Carnallite and Californite 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 Californite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Carnallite and Californite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Californite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Californite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.32-3.47 whereas that of Californite is 3.32-3.47.