Clinozoisite and Carnallite Physical Properties

Clinozoisite

Carnallite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.21-3.381.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-72.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Clinozoisite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite and Carnallite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

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Clinozoisite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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