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Carnallite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Sectile   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.6   
3.06   

Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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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.

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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.

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