Carnallite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Carnallite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
• Chemical formula of Kurnakovite- Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Carnallite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.