Carnallite and Lawsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.6
  
3.09
  
Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
None
  
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
8
  
Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  
Not Available
  
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.