Carnallite and Eosphorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.6
  
3.05-3.08
  
Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Cleavage
None
  
Poor on {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
5
  
Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.