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Carnallite
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Carnallite and Kunzite 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
1.63.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
LiAlSi2O6

Carnallite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Carnallite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.