Mimetite and Carnallite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
7.10
1.6
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect
None
Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Mimetite and Carnallite Chemical Formula
While comparing Mimetite 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 Mimetite and Carnallite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Mimetite and Carnallite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Carnallite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Carnallite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 1.6 whereas that of Carnallite is 1.6.