Carnallite and Rock Crystal Physical Properties

Carnallite and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
• Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Carnallite and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Rock Crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Rock Crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.65 whereas that of Rock Crystal is 2.65.