Carnallite and Moonstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.6
2.56-2.60
Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
None
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Carnallite and Moonstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Carnallite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Carnallite and Moonstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.