Wardite and Carnallite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.81
1.6
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
None
Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Wardite and Carnallite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wardite 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 Wardite and Carnallite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wardite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Wardite and Carnallite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Carnallite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Carnallite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 1.6 whereas that of Carnallite is 1.6.