Carnallite and Cobaltite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
None
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Carnallite and Cobaltite Chemical Formula
While comparing Carnallite and Cobaltite 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 Carnallite and Cobaltite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Carnallite and Cobaltite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Cobaltite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Cobaltite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 6.3 whereas that of Cobaltite is 6.3.