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Carnallite
Carnallite

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Carnallite and Citrine 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
1.62.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
SiO2

Carnallite and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Citrine 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 Citrine chemical formula.

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

Carnallite and Citrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.