Carnallite and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.6
  
2.08-2.16
  
Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None
  
distinct/good on {1011}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
4.5
  
Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Carnallite and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Carnallite and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Carnallite and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.