Carnallite and Pectolite Physical Properties

Carnallite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
• Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Carnallite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.