Carnallite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties

Carnallite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
• Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Carnallite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.