Carnallite and Schorlomite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.6
  
3.77-3.93
  
Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
None
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.