Gahnospinel and Carnallite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55
  
1.6
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  
Gahnospinel and Carnallite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel and Carnallite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Gahnospinel and Carnallite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Carnallite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Carnallite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 1.6 whereas that of Carnallite is 1.6.