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Carnallite and Erythrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.6
3.06
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Carnallite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Carnallite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.