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Carnallite
Carnallite

Smoky Quartz
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Carnallite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.62.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
SiO2

Carnallite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2

Carnallite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.