×

Carnallite
Carnallite

Datolite
Datolite



ADD
Compare
X
Carnallite
X
Datolite

Carnallite and Datolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
-
Soluble
-
1.6
Conchoidal
None
2.5
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
 
Brittle
-
-
2.90-3.00
Conchoidal, Uneven
None
5-5.5
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Carnallite and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Datolite 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 Datolite chemical formula.

    >>

Carnallite and Datolite Specific Gravity

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