Carnallite and Thomsonite Physical Properties

Carnallite and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
• Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Carnallite and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.