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Topaz and Carnallite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.571.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
82.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Topaz and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz 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 Topaz and Carnallite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Topaz and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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