×

Carnallite
Carnallite

Sylvite
Sylvite



ADD
Compare
X
Carnallite
X
Sylvite

Carnallite and Sylvite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.61.993
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Not Available

Carnallite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • >

Carnallite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.