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Emerald and Carnallite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.781.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-82.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Emerald and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Carnallite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Emerald and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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