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Carnallite
Carnallite

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Carnallite and Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.61.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.55-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
SiO2 · nH2O

Carnallite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Carnallite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.