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Carnallite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Slowly dissolves in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.6  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)  
K2Mg2(SO4)3  

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Carnallite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

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Carnallite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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

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