Carnallite and Microcline Physical Properties

Carnallite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
• Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Carnallite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.