×

Carnallite
Carnallite

Fire Opal
Fire Opal



ADD
Compare
X
Carnallite
X
Fire Opal

Carnallite and Fire Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.61.97-2.22
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Carnallite and Fire Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Fire Opal 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 Fire Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Fire Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Carnallite and Fire Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Fire Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Fire Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Fire Opal is 1.97-2.22.