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Carnelian and Carnallite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
1.6
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Carnelian and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Carnallite 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 Carnelian and Carnallite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Carnelian and Carnallite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Carnallite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Carnallite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 1.6 whereas that of Carnallite is 1.6.