Carnallite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Carnallite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.63.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KMgCl3•6(H2O)

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Carnallite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Carnallite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.