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Carnallite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Carnallite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.6   
1.6   

Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
None   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   

Optical Properties >>
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Carnallite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Carnallite 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 Carnallite chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Carnallite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Carnallite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 1.6 whereas that of Carnallite is 1.6.

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