Carnallite and Weloganite Physical Properties

Carnallite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
• Chemical formula of Weloganite- Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O

Carnallite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.