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Citrine and Carnallite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
1.6
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Citrine and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine 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 Citrine and Carnallite chemical formula.

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

Citrine and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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