Carnallite and Thulite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.6
  
3.1
  
Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None
  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
Carnallite and Thulite Chemical Formula
While comparing Carnallite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Carnallite and Thulite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.