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Carnallite and Diamond Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.6
3.50-3.53
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
111 (perfect in four directions)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
C

Carnallite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C

Carnallite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.