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Rhodolite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Carnallite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
1.6   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   

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Rhodolite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Carnallite chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Carnallite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Carnallite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 1.6 whereas that of Carnallite is 1.6.

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