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Carnallite and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Lawsonite and Carnallite Physical Properties


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   

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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.

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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.

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