Carnallite and Forsterite Physical Properties

Carnallite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
• Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Carnallite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.