Carnallite and Ekanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.6
3.28-3.32
Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
None
{101} Distinct
Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Carnallite and Ekanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Carnallite and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Carnallite and Ekanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.