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Ceylonite and Carnallite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.63-3.91.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-82.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Ceylonite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Carnallite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Ceylonite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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