Vesuvianite and Carnallite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Carnallite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Vesuvianite- Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4
• Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Vesuvianite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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