Carnallite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.6
3.30-3.50
Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
None
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Carnallite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula
While comparing Carnallite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Carnallite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.