Carnallite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

Carnallite

Clinozoisite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.63.21-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Carnallite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Carnallite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.