Carnallite and Celestine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.6
3.90-4.00
Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Carnallite and Celestine Chemical Formula
While comparing Carnallite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Carnallite and Celestine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.