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Carnallite
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Carnallite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.62.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Carnallite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Carnallite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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