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Langbeinite and Carnallite Physical Properties


Carnallite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
1.6   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
KMgCl3•6(H2O)   

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Langbeinite and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Carnallite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Carnallite Specific Gravity

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

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