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Carnallite
Carnallite

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Carnallite and Emerald Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.62.67-2.78
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Be3Al2SiO6

Carnallite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Carnallite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.