Carnallite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties

Carnallite

Zinnwaldite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Elastic

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.62.9-3.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect basal {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.53.5-4.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Not Available

Carnallite and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Compare Red Gemstones

Carnallite Vs Phlogopite

Carnallite Vs Nickeline

Carnallite Vs Polyhalite

Carnallite and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.