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Carnallite
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Carnallite and Fibrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.63.14-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Carnallite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Carnallite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.