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Kunzite 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
3.15-3.211.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-72.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Kunzite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Carnallite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Kunzite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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