Scorzalite and Carnallite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.31
  
1.6
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{110} Good
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
2.5
  
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)
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.