Carnallite and Scorzalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.6
  
3.31
  
Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
None
  
{110} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
5.5-6
  
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)
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.