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Carnallite and Rosasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Effervesces in cold
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.6
4-4.2
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
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Carnallite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
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Carnallite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.

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