Carnallite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Carnallite

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.62.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

None

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.52.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Carnallite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Carnallite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.