Carnallite and Scorzalite Physical Properties

Carnallite

Scorzalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.63.31

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KMgCl3•6(H2O)

(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Carnallite and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Carnallite and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.