Erythrite and Carnallite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Sectile
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.06
  
1.6
  
Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
  
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  
Erythrite and Carnallite Chemical Formula
While comparing Erythrite and Carnallite 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 Erythrite and Carnallite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Erythrite and Carnallite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Carnallite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Carnallite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 1.6 whereas that of Carnallite is 1.6.