Thulite and Carnallite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.1
  
1.6
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  
Thulite and Carnallite Chemical Formula
While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Carnallite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Thulite and Carnallite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thulite and Carnallite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thulite and Carnallite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thulite is 1.6 whereas that of Carnallite is 1.6.