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Carnallite and Dioptase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.63.25-3.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.55
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Carnallite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Carnallite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.