Carnallite and Erythrite 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)
  
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.