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Carnallite
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Carnallite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.63.05-3.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.55
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Carnallite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Carnallite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.