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Datolite and Carnallite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.001.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.8 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.9 Cleavage
None
None
1.10 Mohs Hardness
5-5.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.12 Chemical Composition
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Datolite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite 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 Datolite and Carnallite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Datolite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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