Calcite and Carnallite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
  
1.6
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
3
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  
Calcite and Carnallite Chemical Formula
While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Carnallite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Calcite and Carnallite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Carnallite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Carnallite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 1.6 whereas that of Carnallite is 1.6.