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Carnallite and Carnelian Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.62.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.3 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
SiO2

Carnallite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2

Carnallite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.