Carnallite and Tourmaline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.6
2.85-3.35
Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
Carnallite and Tourmaline Chemical Formula
While comparing Carnallite and Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.
Carnallite and Tourmaline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.