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Carnallite and Violane Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.6
3.22-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Carnallite and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Violane 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 Violane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Violane- (Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Carnallite and Violane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.