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Carnallite
Carnallite

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Carnallite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.63.09
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.58
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
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Carnallite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
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Carnallite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnallite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnallite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnallite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.