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Chalcedony and Carnallite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.701.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-72.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Chalcedony and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Carnallite chemical formula.

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

Chalcedony and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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