Scorzalite and Carnallite Physical Properties

Scorzalite

Carnallite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.311.6

1 7.18

1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.5 Cleavage

{110} Good

None

1.6 Mohs Hardness

5.5-62.5

2 10

1.7 Chemical Composition

(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Scorzalite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Carnallite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

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Scorzalite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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