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Carnallite
Carnallite

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Carnallite and Schorlomite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.63.77-3.93
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Carnallite and Schorlomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Carnallite and Schorlomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.