Chrysotile and Carnallite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Carnallite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.631.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Chrysotile and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Carnallite chemical formula.

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

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Chrysotile and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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