Chrysotile and Carnallite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble in water
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
  
1.6
  
Fracture
Fibrous
  
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
  
2.5
  
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)
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.