Carnallite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.6
  
3.0-3.3
  
Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
None
  
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  
MnCO3
  
Carnallite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Carnallite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Carnallite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.