Carnallite and Lazulite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.6
3.04-3.17
Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
None
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Carnallite and Lazulite Chemical Formula
While comparing Carnallite and Lazulite 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 Lazulite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Carnallite and Lazulite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.