Carnallite and Kyanite Cyprine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.6
  
3.55-3.70
  
Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
4-7
  
Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
  
Carnallite and Kyanite Cyprine Chemical Formula
While comparing Carnallite and Kyanite Cyprine 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 Kyanite Cyprine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Carnallite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Kyanite Cyprine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.55-3.70 whereas that of Kyanite Cyprine is 3.55-3.70.