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Rosasite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Carnallite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Effervesces in cold   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4-4.2   
1.6   

Fracture
Splintery   
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
4   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   

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Rosasite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Carnallite chemical formula.

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Rosasite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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

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