Carnallite and Shattuckite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.6
3.80-4.15
Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
None
perfect along [010] and [100]
Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Carnallite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula
While comparing Carnallite and Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Carnallite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.