Home
Gemstones


Carnallite and Cat s Eye Physical Properties


Cat s Eye and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.6   
3.5-3.8   

Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None   
1,1 ; 3,2   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   
BeAl 2 O 4   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Carnallite and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Cat s Eye 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 Cat s Eye chemical formula.

Compare Red Gemstones

Carnallite and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Cat s Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Cat s Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.5-3.8 whereas that of Cat s Eye is 3.5-3.8.

Red Gemstones

Red Gemstones


Compare Red Gemstones