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Fibrolite and Carnallite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.14-3.251.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-72.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Fibrolite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Carnallite chemical formula.

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

Fibrolite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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