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Carnallite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.63.65-4.55
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Carnallite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Carnallite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.