Carnallite and Seraphinite Physical Properties

Carnallite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
• Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Carnallite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.