Carnallite and Spinel Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
none
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.6
  
3.64-3.66
  
Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None
  
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
8
  
Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  
MgAl2O4
  
Carnallite and Spinel Chemical Formula
While comparing Carnallite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
Carnallite and Spinel Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.